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Massachusetts is one of America's original states. It is steeped in our nation's history and offers visitors much to see. A great and inexpensive way to visit many historical points of interest is to travel by bus. Several bus and travel companies offer tours around the state, visiting many of the wonderful sites Massachusetts has to offer.

Fall Foliage Tours

The Boston Tours company offers a fall foliage tour of the Boston area and its surrounding countryside. The tour begins in Boston and then extends into the New England countryside for an explosive blend of bright vibrant colors. Willard Brook State Forest as well as many local farms, taverns and colonial-style churches make up the scenery of the journey. The tour is an all-day excursion and usually runs from late September to mid-October. Boston Tours (800) 301-3239 bostontours.us

The Total Boston Experience Tour

Vacations Made Easy offers a full-day Boston tour that takes visitors though the city as well as a few points beyond. The seven-hour tour takes participants back through 370 years of history and demonstrates how important this region was to the making of our nation. Included in the itinerary is a city tour of Boston, Cambridge, Lexington and Concord. The USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is included in the journey. It is one of the few surviving battleships from the War of 1812. Visitors will get the chance to ride along the same path Paul Revere did on the night he warned of the arriving British troops. The homes of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne are also added treats. Vacations Made Easy 1675 E. Seminole, Suite A-1 Springfield, MO 65804 (800) 987-9852 vacationsmadeeasy.com

Cape Cod Excursions

Boston Tours offers an all-day excursion to Cape Cod. The tour features a ride across the sand dunes where suddenly you are in a world of sandy beaches and ocean breezes. There is a memorial to late president John F. Kennedy located nearby that is worth seeing. Also included in the tour is a harbor cruise of the Cape with a guide giving a lecture on the history and significant points of interest. From the harbor cruise you'll get a great view of the Kennedy compound at Hyannisport. Participants of the tour will also be given time to tour the quaint towns of the Cape Cod area, which are known for their eclectic shops. Boston Tours (800) 301- 3239 bostontours.us